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Spotlight Report of the High-Level Forum on the Future of EU Criminal Justice 
6 February 2026 (updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
This news item summarises the report of the High-Level Forum on the Future of EU Criminal Justice. The forum, which brought together officials from the EU Member States, the EU institutions and JHA bodies as well as respresenatives from academia, legal practice and civil society, discussed how a vision of European criminal law can be shaped. The report synthesises the key insights raised during the four plenary meetings held in 2025. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Statewatch: Campaign against Transnational Security Networks Needed 
5 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 27 November 2025, Statewatch published the outcome of a research project that has examined how global counter-terrorism and security networks threaten civic space and human rights. Read more
Council of Europe EU Security Union Human Rights Issues
“Cryptomixer” Taken Down 
5 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
At the end of November 2025, Europol and Eurojust helped German and Swiss authorities during a coordinated action week in Zurich that led to the takedown of the illegal cryptocurrency mixing service “Cryptomixer”. The service is suspected of having facilitated cybercrime and money laundering since … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Money Laundering Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol and OLAF Crack Down on Sanctions Evasion 
5 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
In the framework of EMPACT, the EU strengthened law enforcement activities against sanctions evasion. Europol launched a new team within its European Financial and Economic Crime Centre to target the circumvention of sanctions following Russia's war against Ukraine. First successful results were achieved by a joint action against illicit vehicle exports to Russia. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict OLAF Europol Customs Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Spotlight ECJ Rules on Frontex Obligations in Joint Return Operations and Pushbacks 
2 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 18 January 2025, upon appeal, the Grand Chamber of the ECJ largely set aside two judgments of the General Court that declined Frontex's liability for damages in the context of joint return operations and pushbacks from Greece to Türkiye. The ECJ's judgments are likely to send a strong signal taking account of the changing role of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Frontex
ECJ Clarifies GDPR Information Duties for Body Cameras in Public Transport 
30 January 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
In its judgment in Storstockholms Lokaltrafik, the ECJ clarified which information obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply when personal data are collected through body cameras worn by ticket inspectors. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Data Protection
JHA Council Discusses Internal Security Implications of Drones 
30 January 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
At the Council meeting on 8 December 2025, the Home Affairs Ministers of EU Member States discussed common law enforcement measures to address the malicious use of drones. Possible EU actions could include better coordination of anti-drone activities, harmonisation of anti-drone systems standards, and … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Security Union Europol Frontex Law Enforcement Cooperation
Outcomes of Operation LUDUS 
30 January 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 27 November 2025, Europol provided an overview of the results of the operation codenamed LUDUS. LUDUS is an annual operation that focuses on preventing the distribution of fake and unsafe toys in the EU market. Between 2024 and 2025, more than 7.8 million counterfeit and dangerous toys have been seized by customs authorities. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy Law Enforcement Cooperation
“Pirates 3” Targets Border Smuggling 
28 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 12 December 2025, Frontex informed the public about the Joint Action Days “Pirates 3”: a large-scale, intelligence-led operation conducted at the EU’s external borders, targeting organised criminal networks smuggling people and illicit goods. The operation took place between 6 and 17 October 2025; … Read more
EU Europol Frontex Counterfeiting & Piracy Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
CJEU: New Website, Search Engine, and Web TV 
23 January 2026 (updated 9 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
At the beginning of 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union modernised its digital communication to enhance openness, transparency, and accessibility for both the general public and legal professionals. This initiative includes the launch of a fully redesigned website; an upgraded and more powerful search engine (InfoCuria); and a new audiovisual platform (CVRIA Web TV). Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Extradition for Nord Stream Pipeline Blast: EU Courts Have Ruled Differently on German EAWs 
21 January 2026 (updated 5 months, 1 week ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
This news item summarises the proceedings in the Nord Stream extradition case complex where courts in Italy and Poland took different surrender decisions in summer/autumn 2025. The cases sparked a legal debate on fundamental issues of the EU's extradition scheme under the Framework Decision on the European arrest warrant. Read more
EU European Arrest Warrant
Commission Renewed Adequacy Decisions for Data Transfers to the UK 
19 January 2026 (updated 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 19 December 2025, the European Commission reaffirmed that the United Kingdom (UK) ensures an adequate level of data protection so that personal data can continue to be transferred to the UK as third country. Read more
EU Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation Data Protection
EU Fines X €120 Million in First DSA Non-Compliance Decision 
19 January 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 5 December 2025, the European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X after concluding that the platform had breached several transparency duties under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This is the first non-compliance decision adopted since the DSA entered into force. The Commission determined that X had violated three core obligations. Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation
New Regulation Speeds Up Handling of Cross-Border GDPR Complaints 
16 January 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 26 November 2025, the European Parliament and the Council finally adopted a new Regulation laying down additional procedural rules on the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Regulation (Regulation 2026/2518) was published in the Official Journal L, 2025/2518 of 12.12.2025. … Read more
EU Legislation Data Protection
Spotlight New GRECO Paper: Whistleblower Protection in Law Enforcement 
15 January 2026 (updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 10 December 2025, GRECO published a new thematic paper that outlines GRECO’s findings on and approach to whistleblower protection within the context of its Fifth Evaluation Round. Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
THB and Labour Exploitation: Key Study Findings 
15 January 2026 (updated 6 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
In December 2025, the EU Anti-Trafficking Hub published a new study examining trafficking in human beings (THB) for the purpose of labour exploitation, drawing on examples from five EU countries. The study analyses how THB for labour exploitation is addressed across national systems, highlighting the complexity of existing legal frameworks and the persistent challenges in distinguishing trafficking from other forms of labour exploitation. Read more
EU Illegal Employment Trafficking in Human Beings Victim Protection